A6 Grade 6

* Pieces with an asterisk denotes the particular work is for Free Bass Performance ONLY

A6 GRADE 6

Scales and Arpeggios 10 marks

	To play two octaves, ascending and descending, on both keyboards together
	The major scales and arpeggios of D, E, Bb and Ab in similar motion and of C in contrary motion
	The harmonic minor scales and arpeggios of A, B and G
	The melodic minor scales and arpeggios of A, E and D
	The chromatic scale on C
	Approx. tempo MM=112 two notes per beat.
	Touch legato or staccato, as requested

Studies

To play one group of studies selected from List A 20 marks

Pieces

	To play one piece selected from List B 20 marks
	To play one piece selected from List C 20 marks

Sight Reading 10 marks.

	To play on the bass keyboard any major, minor or dominant seventh chord, with or without any single bass note, and without the aid of chord symbols
	To play, and interpret correctly, on the treble keyboard only, passages including the appoggiatura, acciaccatura, upper and lower mordent, bis and %.
	To play on both keyboards together pieces in keys up to and including three sharps and three flats

Aural Tests 10 marks

	To sing, hum or whistle one, or all in succession, of three notes played harmonically. These will form major or minor chords in root position or either inversion.
	To state whether root position triads are major, minor, diminished or augmented.
	To recognise root position cadences in major or minor keys as perfect or plagal
	To identify certain features or a piece played by the examiner. The features will be confined to contrasted dynamics, change in tone, articulation, recognition of tempo changes and recognition of major and minor tonality, of which the examiner will select one or two and advise the candidate accordingly before playing the piece. Candidates are encouraged to use Italian terms in their answers where appropriate.